If you want to hear me try to squeeze 2 hours into 30 minutes, you got to check this out! You might need to play this at 0.5x speed đ Financial Independence Europe Podcast A while back I got the[…]
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Category: Dutch Tax Series
How much do you need to retire in the Netherlands – 2019 Update
We did an update on the Cheesy Index for 2018 a while back and still need to do another one for 2019. This as wealth taxes have (and will continue to be) changed. To start the legwork for our 2019[…]
Read moreDutch Real Estate: Taxation Options
Wait, don’t run away screaming because the posts title states “Taxation”. This one is interesting (for the Dutch at least)! As you might be aware, we currently have all our Real Estate being taxed in Box 3, to benefit from the[…]
Read moreHow Much Do You Need To Become Financially Independent in the Netherlands (Part 3)
Update December 2018: for the latest for 2019 version see here. (If you have read this post before, it is important to note that updates were made on October 10, 2016 as a result of various comments on this post. The main updates[…]
Read moreAugust 2016 Cheesy Index (and Box 3 Tax considerations)
The Cheesy Index made a remarkable recovery in August. This was primarily due to the amazing Savings Rate that we were able to obtain, for details see here. But also due to a very happy Mr. Market. However, we discovered two things this week and both[…]
Read moreDutch Taxes – Part 6: Real Estate
We have previously covered the basics with regards to Dutch taxes, which you can find here. Real estate investing is, however, going to complicate things a bit further, but also provides some opportunities to lower you tax burden if you[…]
Read moreDutch Taxes â Part 5: Benefits
The Dutch Government has several benefits programs to help those with low incomes to pay for various expenses like healthcare, housing, children and childcare. However, there are restrictions on when you can apply for certain benefits. Once financially independent, most[…]
Read moreHow Much Do You Need To Become Financially Independent In The Netherlands (Part 2)
In the previous post on the topic âHow Much Do You Need To Become Financially Independent in the Netherlandsâ, we looked at three scenarios (the âpovertyâ option, base case option and the âluxuryâ option). One of the main things we[…]
Read more100% Taxation?
On occasion you find a fascinating article that makes you think or shakes up your personal views. In this case it makes you think about taxes and the associated benefits of living in a relatively social country like the Netherlands.[…]
Read moreDutch Taxes â Part 4: Box 3
Today a new installment of the Dutch Tax Series, and one that is important for those who want to reach FIRE. Wealth tax! Dutch Taxes â Part 4: Box 3 Dutch Taxes â Part 4: Box 3 In the Netherland[…]
Read moreDutch Taxes â Part 3: Box 2
Today we will look at taxes if you own a company or have a considerable interest in one. Today we have the Dutch Taxes â Part 3: Box 2 Dutch Taxes â Part 3: Box 2 Taxation in Box 2 is[…]
Read moreDutch Taxes â Part 2: Box 1
In the next three instalments of the Dutch Tax Series, we will be looking at the three tax âboxesâ. As previously noted in Part 1, âBox 1â incorporates income from work and property. The tax burden in this box can[…]
Read moreHow much do you need to become financially independent in the Netherlands?
How much do you need to become financially independent in the Netherlands? Well, let’s have a look shall we? How much do you need to become financially independent in the Netherlands? This is the âmillion Euro questionâ, maybe even quite[…]
Read moreDutch Taxes â Part 1: An Overview
For those not familiar with the Dutch tax system: itâs complicated! The Dutch tax code is very comprehensive, complicated and darn terrifying. One thing can be said though, there are very limited ways of reducing or sheltering from taxes (legally[…]
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